Artificial intelligence ‘promising and problematic’ for courts, chief justice says

OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner says artificial intelligence is proving to be both promising and problematic for Canadian courtrooms.

At his annual news conference today, Wagner said distinguishing fact from fiction has become more difficult — and more important — in a time when information can be generated and shared rapidly.

Society is grappling with the emergence of machine learning and online tools that can process a wide range of data almost instantly — with varying degrees of accuracy.

Wagner says new technologies offer opportunities to improve access and efficiency.